Attaching the Metal Shield, Brush Blade

NOTE: If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the threaded shaft, remove the cov- ering to expose the threads. Before installing the trimmer head, make sure the dust cup and retaining washer are positioned on the gear- box as shown below.

Bracket

Slot	Wing Nut

ue to hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft from turning while loosening the trimmer head. Remove trimmer head by turning clock- wise. Release locking lever. To remove the plastic shield, loosen and remove wing nut. Pivot shield to release bracket from slot. See

ATTACHING THE PLASTIC SHIELD AND TRIMMER HEAD for illustrations. Be sure to store all parts and instructions for future use. Never use the trimmer head with the metal blade installed.

ATTACHING THE METAL SHIELD

Shield

Gearbox

DANGER: The metal shield must be properly installed on the tool anytime the tool is used with the blade. The forward tip of the metal shield helps to reduce the occurrence of

Dust Cup

Retaining Washer

NOTE: Make sure all parts are properly installed as illustrated in the illustration before installing the trimmer head.

5.Push in locking lever and hold.

6.Rotate dust cup until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves.

Locking Lever

blade thrust which can cause serious injury such as amputation to the operator or by- standers. Failure to install the shield in the position shown can result in serious injury to the operator. The length of the shield must be aligned with the length of the tube. The blade is sharp and can cut you. Be sure to wear gloves while working with blades.

1.If your unit has a plastic cover over the threads on the shaft, remove the covering to expose the threads.

2.Place the metal shield under the gearbox, and align the screw holes.

7.Continue to hold in locking lever. This will keep the shaft from turning while tighten- ing the trimmer head.

8.Thread trimmer head onto the shaft in the direction shown on the decal. Tighten until secure.

9.Release locking lever.

NOTE: The retaining washer must be posi- tioned with the raised section facing toward the gearbox.

ASSEMBLY INFORMATION -

BRUSH BLADE

BRUSH

BLADE

NOTE: Remove the trimmer head and plastic shield before attaching the metal shield and installing the weed blade. To remove the trim- mer head, push in locking lever and hold. Ro- tate trimmer head until the locking lever falls into one of the grooves in the dust cup. Contin-

ShieldGearbox

3.Insert and thread the 4 mounting screws through the holes of the gearbox and the metal shield. Tighten evenly and securely with the hex wrench provided.

INSTALLATION OF THE METAL BLADE

WARNING: Wear protective gloves when handling or performing maintenance on the blade to avoid injury. The blade is sharp and can cut you even when it is not moving.

WARNING: Do not use any blades, or fastening hardware other than the washers and nuts shown in the following illustrations. These parts must be provided by Poulan/Weed Eater and installed as shown below. Failure to use proper parts can cause the blade to fly off and seriously hurt you or others.

NOTE: When installing the blade, make sure you install it with the correct side facing up (marked on the blade). If you are re-installing an older blade and the writing has worn off, use the following illustration as a guide.